In 1952, Herman Wehkamp created the very first Dutch mail-order for mattresses. Not only did he advertise in women’s magazines and through radio, but he offered his mattresses, “with free pillows”.
Today, Wehkamp continues to be the leading online retailer in the Netherlands, catering to Dutch households with mainly fashion and household goods. Wehkamp.nl has more than 175 million visitors per year, with +30% of households in the Netherlands shopping at wehkamp and over 8 million shipments per year. Our ecommerce distribution center in Zwolle is the largest automated distribution center in the world, parcels are ready to sent within 30 minutes after the order has been placed. We are also one of the largest senders of parcels throughout the Netherlands.
Our success is solely due to our passionate people, who are dedicated to creating the world's best ecommerce experience for our customers. Now with over 900 employees located in and near Zwolle, we face new challenges every day as we continue to innovate, evolve and grow. Our commitment to our employees is if you grow, Wehkamp grows and if Wehkamp grows, you grow. Come and experience what real growth feels like, as we bundle forces to shape the future of ecommerce. The continuous startup.